Summer Roses by kristin

There's nothing like early summer - my niece Stella's favorite time of year. Here in California we've got lots of blooming plants already and my all time favorites are roses - might be because I hark from the City of Roses, Portland, Oregon. The ones in my yard (I moved last fall) have been neglected for a few years, so I'm carefully picking off all the leaves that have black spot and trying to get them to feel better. As beautiful as they are, roses aren't the easiest to take care of, and yet they are kind of resilient at the same time. Like people, they respond to care and attention. I made a promise to myself to stop and smell the summer roses this year. We're still plenty busy at Living Light, what with the Raw Food Revolution Tour heading East and Drs. Rick and Karin Dina beginning their Science of Raw Food Nutrition Tour in just a couple of weeks, but this is the first time in the seven years I've been at Living Light that we don't have a MAJOR EVENT like a Vibrant Living Expo or a Chef Showcase at the end of August. I have a little more breathing room, and a bit more freedom to balance my life and remember that it's important to enjoy the long days of summer. Mmmmmm - smell the roses! This weekend I'm going to the Mendocino Film Festival. What are you doing this summer?

Thanks ME...let's keep reminding each other until you leave for your fabulous trip...can't wait to hear all about it..hope you'll be doing some blogging, or at least storing up the memories to share when you get back!